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Spyware Discovered on Senior Phones in Gadi Eisenkot’s Election Campaign Headquarters

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 hour ago

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Spyware was found on phones of senior staff in Gadi Eisenkot’s election campaign, prompting reliance on private cybersecurity rather than police involvement. Eisenkot’s device was not compromised. The incident highlights heightened political tensions as Eisenkot’s party gains in polls.

01Spyware detected on two senior staff phones in Eisenkot’s campaign headquarters.
02Eisenkot’s personal phone remained unaffected by the cyber intrusion.
03Campaign relies on private cybersecurity firm, not police, to handle breach.
04Daily cybersecurity scans and enhanced protections are ongoing.
05Incident occurs amid rising political tensions and Eisenkot’s polling gains.
06Campaign chief of staff previously raised security concerns with Shin Bet.

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